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Beacon
Jan 14/1904
Transportation Commission pays visit to St. Andrews.
Mayor Snodgrass makes case for winter port. The topic interested the town when the Short Line was created. Lots of detail.
Schooner Aldine Capt. Carson from Saint John for Fall River, put into St. Andrews for shelter on Tuesday.
New Andraeleo Hall—Will be opened this week by a grand ball
An event of more than ordinary interest to the people of St. Andrews will be the opening this week of the new hall of the Andraeleo club. This club, which was organized in 1894, chiefly through the exertions of Rev. Fr. O'Flaherty, the respected priest of the parish, embraces within its membership almost all of the Catholic young men of the place. Its original object was for the physical, mental, and moral culture of its members. This idea, even in the new building, has not been lost sight of.
The new Andraeleo Hall occupies a site on the corner of King Street and Church Lane, the front being on the former street. Externally, it presents quite an imposing appearance, with its broad entrance way, large plate glass office fronts, and its high-pitched roof.
The Hall is composed of two buildings which have been joined together. The front building, covering an area 95 x 45 feet, is entirely new. This building contains an auditorium 75 x 45 feet, its seating capacity being between 700 and 800 people. The balcony alone will seat about 150 persons. The height of the ceiling in the main hall is 24 feet. The old hall which was moved from its original site in May last is placed across the end of the new structure and forms the stage. This building is 29 x 57 feet, almost all of which is taken up with stage and scene space. In the basement of this building are the dressing and toilet rooms, also a reading room for the members and a physical culture apartment. The curtain space is 16 feet high by 35 across, which is much larger than any other hall on the St. Croix.
An important feature of the building is the front offices, which are about 14 x 16 feet each. These are placed on either side of the 13-foot entrance. A cloak room is situated in the rear of the office to the right, while the entrance to the balcony is on the left.
The foundation walls for the hall were substantially built by Mr. Charles Horsnell. The wooden superstructure was erected under the supervision of Mr. Angus Rigby and it is needless to add that it has been well and thoroughly put together. Nothing has been omitted that would in any way tend to its strength and durability. The members of the building committee who gave special attention to its construction were Rev. Fr. O'Flaherty and Messrs. W. F. Kennedy and E. B. Coakley. The plastering was one by Messrs. Hornsell and Polleys. W. M Fearby furnished the metal cornices ad conductors. The plumbing was awarded to W. H. Donovan. The lumber was supplied by G. D. Grimmer. The doors, door frames, window sashes and frame frames from Woodstock. W. H. Thorne and Co. Saint John furnished the plate glass for the office front.
Beacon
Jan 21/1904
Brilliant Ball
The New Andraeleo Hall has Gay Opening
There were sounds of revelry by night at Charlotte's capital on Wednesday last, the occasion being the opening of the new and splendid hall of the Andraeleo club of St. Andrews. The youth and beauty of St. Andrews and of adjacent locality had been invited to be present at the inaugural ball, and notwithstanding the fact that the roads were in bad shape and the weather very unpleasant the attendance was large.
The hall itself looked magnificent with its spacious polished floor, high ceiling and the decorations of evergreen and bunting with which it was adorned. All the windows were encased in trimmings of spruce, while across the ceiling and along the wall flags and bunting were artistically festooned. When the floor was coupled by gorgeously attired ladies and well-dressed, manly-looking men, the scene was a brilliant one. View from the balcony, which was thronged throughout the evening, it looked like a picture from fairyland.
The arrangements were in the hands of efficient committees of the club, who spared neither pains nor expense to make the inaugural ceremonies a success. They were assisted by a reception committee of ladies composed of Mrs. R. A. Stuart, Mrs. G. H Stickney, Mrs. Jennie Clark, Mrs. J. S. Thebaud and Mrs. A. B. O'Neill.
Splendid music was furnished by Woodbury's orchestra, of Calais, composed of Austin Woodbury, violin; George P. Ryder, bass violin; William ? trombone, Isaac N. Jones, cornet; R. Davidson, coronet; Thomas Woodbury, tenor drum; Angus Tyrell, piano.
The musicians occupied seats on the stage, so that the whole floor was free to the nimble dancers, who "chased the flying hours with flying feet" until almost the dawn of day.
Follows dance program and list of guests.
CPR Publications: The New Highway to the Orient; Westward to the Far East; Fishing and Shooting in Canada; Time Table with Notes;; Around the World; Climates of Canada; Quebec—Summer and Winter; Montreal—The Canadian metropolis; Housekeeping in the Kootenay; Across Canada to Australia; Banff and the Lakes in the Clouds; The Yoho valley and Great Glacier; The Challenge of the Rockies; Western Canada; British Columbia; Tourist Cars.
Beacon
Jan 28/1904
Lubec Herald: If St. Andrews isn't selected as a deep-water port for the CP R, it won't be the fault of our provincial contemporary, the St. Andrews Beacon, and its hustling editor. Here's hoping the town may realize its hopes.
Donald McMaster represents Canadian Bar at convention of New York State Bar Assoc in Albany.
Scott Act Inspector again a Bone of Contention—Long Article. (many in paper since turn of century—never a popular guy, here or around County)
Beacon
Feb 4/1904
Manager McQuoid, of the Van Horne farm, was in town last week with a span of Clyde stallions, two and three years old, weighing fifteen hundred each. They were a handsome team.
Angus Kennedy Dead
Well-Known Hotelkeeper Dies after a Few Days Illness
The death of Angus Kennedy, proprietor of Kennedy's hotel, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, after an illness of a few days, was a great shock to his family and fellow townsfolk. Though showing the weight of his years of late yet his general health was excellent up until about a week ago when he contracted a cold. Pneumonia was threatened but by securing prompt medical attention the attack was averted. He returned to his duties and on Saturday night last again took to his bed with what appeared to be an attack of indigestion. On Sunday, his heart became affected; on Monday morning syncope followed, which continued, with the exception of a brief interval, up to his death.
Mr. Kennedy was born in Glengarry, Ontario, in 1832, his direct line of parentage coming from the colonists of the late Bishop McDonald, who was a cousin of his mother's and who settled in that part some years previous. The late John Sanfield McDonald's mother was a sister to deceased's father and their early life in Canada was closely linked together. Mr. Kennedy came to the lower provinces in the capacity of a railroad contractor about 47 years ago. He took a sub-contract for the construction of a section of the New Brunswick and Canada Railway and it was then that he was first introduced to St. Andrews. Subsequently he engaged in the sleeper business out of this port. His first experience as an innkeeper was in the location now occupied by Miss O'Neill's millinery store. From there he removed to larger premises near the railway station. After several years occupancy of that site his hotel was destroyed by fire. He then removed up town to the American House, which stood on the vacant lot opposite the Post Office. While there he purchased the site upon which the present hotel stands and began the work of building. Before removing his family to the new premises he lived for a time in the brick dwelling now occupied by Registrar Hibbard. For over twenty years Kennedy's Hotel has stood on its present site, the enterprising proprietor year by year enlarging and improving his building and hotel equipment until it is now one of the best-appointed hotels in the lower provinces. He was never content to stand still. Forward was his motto as a hotel proprietor all through life. In 1856 he married Miss Margaret MacDougall, of Glengarry County. Their wedded life was a happy one. Eleven children were born to them, two of whom died in infancy. Six daughters and three sons are still living. His eldest daughter, Catherine, is wife of Mr. James Dalton, of the journal staff of the House of Commons, Ottawa; Annie is the wife of Mr. J. E. Cunningham, of Boston; Amelia is a professional nurse in Philadelphia; Jennie as at home; Mamie is the wife of Mr. John Twohey, of Pearcefield, New York, and the youngest, Julia, has entered upon the life of a religious in Montreal. His sons are Dr. Charles E. Kennedy, of the dental firm of Maloney and Kennedy; Archie of Medford, Mass., and Frank who was partner with his father in the hotel business. He is also survived by one brother, Daniel Kennedy, and one sister, Mrs. Buchan, of Owen Sound, Ontario. Physically Mr. Kennedy was a man of powerful build and in his younger days won renown in feats of strength. He was personally very popular as a hotel man. Kind of heart, genial of manner, and particularly fond of a joke, he had many warm friends. He had a great fund of anecdotes at his disposal, chiefly relating to humorous incidents that occurred during his life in St. Andrews. He was delightful storyteller and while his stories were seasoned with pungent wit and biting sarcasm at times, they were never unclean. He had no sympathy with those who used unclean language or who failed in their respect to womankind. He was a devout Catholic and was always attentive to his religious duties. He was one of the most progressive businessmen of the place and his death will create a void in the business life of the town that it will be hard to fill.
Howard Rigby building 42 foot yacht for T. R. Wheelock of Boston
Beacon
Feb 11, 1904
War between Russia and Japan. Japanese attack Port Arthur.
Beacon
Feb 25/1904
The Loyalists of St. Andrews
R. E. Armstrong, Pres. of Canadian Literary Club of St. Andrews, reads paper on Loyalist forebears.
"Looking about us today, noting our well laid-out town with its broad streets and magnificent shade trees, we can see reflected in them the character of the Loyalists of 1783. Everything indicates cultured minds, aesthetic tastes and sturdy manhood. What they did they did well. If there is any room for regret in this connection at all, it is that their descendants have made such little progress along the lines marked out by them and that the beautiful town which they fashioned in this little corner of the empire has not as yet realized the fond hopes that its founders entertained for it."
"Two Loyalist refugees, Ephraim Young and John Hanson, were living at St. Andrews when the Castine people came, the former probably on St. Andrews Island the latter on Minister's Island. It is not known that there were any houses on the town site; and certainly no one but the Indians claimed it by occupation."
Biographical details on certain loyalists such as Robert Pagan and Thomas Wyer.
[list of original settlers in above article, also mention of "Cato, and six other negro men whose names are given, who had probably been slaves before the war." [so Mr. Armstrong's documents give the name of the six blacks—writing of Mr. James Vroom, Prof. Ganong and R. G. U. Hay; the Session Records of Charlotte County, the minute books of the Friendly Society of St. Andrews and the of St. Andrews and Quebec Railroad Association and also from the Educational Report of New Brunswick
New Brunswick: there is a Charles Stewart and William Stewart mentioned among the original settlers, and they were probably white.]
It is rumoured that the CPR have in contemplation the erection of a number of cottages on the block of land in the north of the Algonquin Hotel. Plans, it is understood, have been prepared.
Charlotte Telephone Company incorporated.
Russo-Jap war in news.
Beacon
March 4, 1904
A tramp by the name of Moran, who has started on a walking tour somewhat early in the season, struck St. Andrews on Monday, having "hit the sleepers" all the way from Saint John. He put up at the Alms House for the night and being fortified with a hearty breakfast, headed for St. Stephen next morning at a pace that would have turned a Shore Line train sick with envy.
A. R. Macdonnell, of Montreal, has leased "Chestnut Hall" for the coming season.
Mrs. Fred Andrews has leased "The Anchorage" to a New York lady for next summer.
E. N. Heney, Montreal
Montreal, Feb. 26
E. N. Heney, proprietor of one of the largest carriage and harness manufacturing establishments in Canada, was found dead in bed at his home on Metcalfe Street this morning. He was 52 years of age and a prominent club man. His widow is a sister of Mrs. Charles R. Hosmer, whose husband is so prominently connected with the CPR. He was a prominent conservative. Heart failure was the cause of death, Mr. Heney evidently having passed away while he slept.
[Mr. and Mrs. Heney have been frequent visitors to St. Andrews in the summer season. Mrs. Heney's friends here, will sympathize with her in her sudden bereavement]
Beacon
March 10/1904
Post Office soon to be moved to Land Company's brick building. Postmaster Stevenson.
Summer Cottages to Be Built
The CPR has authorized the building of four new summer cottages on the lot of land to the north of the Algonquin Hotel. The cottages will be neat structures and will doubtless be used in conjunction with the hotel. Mr. John P. O'Leary of Montreal will superintend their construction.
Beacon
March 17/1904
Alex. Gibson Sr. of Marysville fell down a flight of stairs at his home last Wed. evening, fracturing his collarbone and inflicting a number of injuries. Mr. Gibson is over 80 years of age, yet his friends are looking forward to a speedy recovery.
Iceboats on Chamcook lake
Beacon
March 24/1904
New Post Office Corner
The Land Company's Handsome Brick Building Now Used as a Post Office.
The St. Andrews Post Office was removed on Saturday night from the lower flat of the Masonic Hall to the Land Company's brick building a block below, and on Monday morning for the first time mails were delivered on the new premises.
The passing of the old Post Office is not altogether a matter for regret, although the new building may entail a longer walk for a number of the office patrons. The old office was an unsightly place and not at all in harmony with the present ambitions of the people.
The old building was in use as a Post Office for twenty or more years. Prior to that time, (except during a short period when the late Mr. J. R. Bradford, assistant postmaster, kept the office in the corner building now occupied by R. A Stuart and Co.) The little store alongside King Street corner was used by the late Postmaster George F. Campbell. The mails were passed out by the venerable postmaster through an aperture in the front of the building, and at time when the ads in waiting outside got a little too mischievous or "obstropolous" the postmaster was not averse to meting out summary punishment by means of a cane through the same opening. There were times when the innocent suffered for the guilty, if all the stories that have been told us are to be relied upon.
When the office was changed to its late position, the move was considered a great improvement. The present change is even a greater improvement. The building is a handsome brick structure, with granite steps approaching the entrance. The interior is large, well-lighted and has been arranged by Postmaster Stevenson with due regard to the public convenience. A neat partition has been run down and across the building, so as to separate the office proper from the public delivery room. Near the door is a desk for addressing cards or letters. A little further along the lock boxes and general delivery window ware placed. Beyond this another wicket has been inserted, which will be used for money orders during the Christmas season. The new Post Office building is the property of the St. Andrews Land Company and was built in the winter and spring of 1888 and 1889. The basement has been occupied by The Beacon ever since the building was completed. When the CPR acquired the properties of the Land Company this building was taken over by them. A lease for five years of the present Post Office was acquired from the CPR Company by Postmaster Stevenson.
E. Maxwell supervising alterations to McColl house, opposite Episcopal Church. Will have refrigerator and icehouse.
Tide of Prosperity Turns Canada's Way
By Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, President of the CPR
The tide of immigration is turning from the US to Canada, said Sir Thomas Shaughnessy in a recent interview, and is sweeping through the great Northwest at a pace that is amazing to Canadians. [details]
Beacon
April 7, 1904
The bill which was sent to the legislature by the town of St. Andrews and which contained provision respecting the transfer of town funds now vested in the municipality to the town, the withdrawal of Minister's Island from the incorporated district, the borrowing of money, and other matters has been vigorously opposed by a number of people in the parish on the ground that the parish interests would be injured by its passage. The chief objection was taken that section relating to the transfer of town funds. As the legislature would not pass the bill while it was opposed, the objectionable section was stricken out. The emasculated bill, however, is not satisfactory to the own, as it leaves the town without any authority to manage Alms House affairs. . . .
Beacon
April 14/1904
The attention of livery stale men and others is directed to Mr. Dreyer's advertisement, in which he offers for sale the stable owned by him in St. Andrews. This stable has been one of the most profitable in Charlotte County. Mr. Dreyer would not dispose of it but for the fact that he is unable to give it his personal attention, he being a resident of Montreal. [according to ad name John FrederickDreyer, business formerly conducted by Burton and Murphy; buildings comparatively new]
New Algonquin cottages being pushed forward rapidly.
New Brunswick Southern under construction. May soon reach New River Beach
New Brunswick Tourist Assoc. preparing invitations, lists of excursion rates, etc. for Champlain Tercentenary in Saint John
Beacon
April 21/1904
Ad for Algonquin lists 18-hole golf course
Sir Thomas Shaughnessy has brought a foreclosure suit in equity against the Algonquin Hotel Company and the Imperial Trusts Company.
Beacon
May 5/1904
The Dreyer livery stable will be transferred to E. B. Coakley, who with two others will be its future owners.
The Tyn-y-coed will reopen under lease to Fred E. Jones, the former manager, who is also running the Buckminster in Boston.
Kennedy's Hotel—Bathrooms and Other improvements Being Added. The reputation for excellent which Kennedy's hotel has won in past years is being well sustained by the new management. This season, many improvements, designed to add to the comfort and convenience of its guests, have been made to the interior of the house. On the first floor the office has been tinted and lighted up with paint and varnish. The lavatory adjoining has also been modernized and is now nearly complete. The walls of the writing room have been painted a delicate shade of green. This, with a white dado, makes the room very attractive. Two bedrooms, for the use of the male help have been added to this floor, with a door opening into the yard. This addition will give two more rooms upstairs of the use of guests. New stair and hall carpets have been laid down. Many of the rooms have also been carpeted with Brussels and tapestry, of exquisite designs. New furniture has been placed in several of the rooms. One suite, shown to the reporter, was furnished throughout in white,—a very effective arrangement. On the third floor, a bathroom has been added, with closets, the plumbing work being done by Mr. O'Brien, of "SS. The appointments of the new bathroom are very complete and handsome.
Beacon
May 12/1904
Mrs. Clarke, an aged lady residing on Minister's Island, took two tablespoonfuls of salt petre on Friday in mistake for salts. By prompt action her life was saved.
The Summer Cottages
A Word about the Doings Around the Algonquin Hotel
Algonquin avenue, with its row of handsome new cottages, is rapidly becoming a very sightly spot. In addition to the cottages, a crew of men with horses is busily engaged in grading the ground between the cottages and the road. The knoll near the hotel has been cut down and the earth and gravel carted to the farther end of Cottage Avenue.
The cottages themselves are models of neatness and taste and are very comfortable looking inside and out.
No. 1 cottage is one story in height and covers an area of 44 x 29 feet. It has four large bedrooms, a bathroom and a capacious reception room. There is a verandah 6 ft., 6 in. broad running along the front and southern side. This cottage is under lease.
No. 2 cottage is also a one-story building, 40 x 26 ft. 6 in., with a 6 ft. 6 in. verandah along the front and northern side. It has four sleeping rooms, a bathroom and reception room.
No. 3 is a two-story building, 42 x 34 on the ground, with an 8-foot gallery. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, bathroom and reception room. Upstairs there are three large bedchambers, with a large hall or landing, also a bathroom. This cottage is under lease to Mr. C. R. Hosmer, of Montreal.
No. 4 cottage is the largest of the lot. It is after the style of the Quebec country house. It covers an area of 43 ft. 6 in. x 29 feet and has a 6 ft. 6 in. gallery on the front and two sides. On the first floor there are four bedrooms, a bathroom and reception room, and it has the same number of rooms upstairs.
Pipes for hot and cold water and gas are led from the hotel buildings. The plumbing is to be done by W. H. Donovan of Saint Stephen. All the cottages have very artistic fireplaces. They will be furnished in sumptuous style. Mr. J. P. O'Leary, of Montreal, has been superintending the erection of the buildings and has pushed them along rapidly. He has a first-class foreman in Mr. Robert Clark, of Montreal.
In addition to the work on the cottages some slight improvements are to be made on the Algonquin Hotel. The verandah will be floored, the smoking and reading room turned into one room, and a billiard table put in the room downstairs.
A pumping station will be erected at the new well that is now being bored by Mr. Kent.
The Hopkins cottage will be occupied this season by Mr. Egan and family of Ottawa.
"The Anchorage," which is under lease to a wealthy American for the summer, has been brightened up with a coat of white paint. A wood furnace has also been added.
DeMonts Tercentenary
St. Andrews Will Co-operate with the other St. Croix Towns. Details
Steam-powered well-boring machines.
Same old Algonquin ad.
Harvey and Wood managers.
Algonquin No. 1 cottage to be tenanted by Mr. and Mrs. John Hope of Montreal. Details of other cottagers. Hosmer is number four.
CPR bringing out lavish "tourist cars" (sleepers). Details
Summer Outlook
Looks Promising for a Successful Season
The outlook for summer business is very promising. The Algonquin Hotel, which will be managed again this season by Harvey and Wood, has many bookings; so also has Kennedy's hotel.
The cottages of Sir William Van Horne, Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, Mr. William Hope, Mr. Edward Maxwell, Mr. T. R. Wheelock, Mr. Donald MacMaster, Mr. D. Bleakney Hoar and Rev. A. T. Bowser will be occupied by these families again.
Rev. H. Phipps Ross and wife of Taunton, Mass, occupy their Chamcook villa.
Major and Mrs. G. R. Hooper will again be the occupants of the Grimmer cottage.
The Hopkins cottage will be tenanted by Mrs. Egan and Mrs. John Hope, of Montreal.
No. 1 Algonquin cottage will have as its first tenants Mr. and Mrs. John Hope, of Montreal.
No. 3 Algonquin cottage in the same row has been engaged for the season by Mr. Charles R. Hosmer of Montreal.
Mrs. Warren, a New York lady, will occupy the Anchorage with her family.
Judge Street and family and Mr. and Mrs. Langton, of Toronto, will be tenants of the Smith cottage.
Mr. C. S. Everett, of Saint John, will occupy his summer cottage.
Mrs. George F. Smith and the Misses Smith, of Saint John; Mrs. Morris and Miss Morris, of New York, will be among the occupants of Elm Corner Cottage.
Mr. F. P. McColl, of Chicago, who purchased the Dr. Parker cottage, expects to occupy it this season. He has had it completely remodelled, also the grounds laid out with tennis court.
Mr. A. R. Macdonnell and family, of Montreal, have leased Chestnut Hall for the season.
Mr. A. P. Young, of Holton, is preparing to occupy his cottage.
Colonel Hume, of Houlton, it is expected will occupy his lately bought premises this season.
Negotiations are in progress for the leasing of the Algonquin (Grimmer cottage), the Gardiner cottage, the Robinson cottage and the remaining cottages on Algonquin avenue.
The Tilley house is likely to be occupied this season.
There was a reference in the previous issue or two to the Forster house having almost caught fire, it being then occupied by T. T. Odell. [late Ian Mackay house?]
Beacon
May 26/1904
Work begun by Cdn Govt. on lighthouse at tip of St. Andrews Island
Champlain card issued in Saint John for tercentenary
The decision of Sir William Van Horne to permit the use of his pure-bred Clydesdale stallions by outside parties ought to be appreciated by our farmers and others and ought to tend greatly to the improvement of our draught stock.
Beacon
June 2/1904
Mr. Harold D'AlMaine, of Wolfville, Nova Scotia, formerly superintendent of the Van Horne stock farm, was in town last week and was warmly greeted by many old friends. Mr. D'AlMaine has been engaged by the New Brunswick government to superintend the planting of the government orchards, one of which was placed at Waweig. There are eight of these orchards in the province.
A handsome sign for Mallory's Livery Stable, painted by Edward Mc Roberts, has lately been put up. In the centre here is a horse and sulky, the whole being well and artistically painted. Mr. Mc Roberts is a graduate of the International Correspondence School.
Milton L. Hersey, city and provincial analyst, says of Algonquin spring water: "A careful sanitary analysis clearly demonstrated that the water is free from organic matter, is odorless, is very low in ammonia and free from contamination. . . . Algonquin spring water is of exceptional purity and is both saline and slightly alkaline. It is improved by aeration and on account of the small quantity of chloride of sodium (common salt) in it, it can be blended with other beverages without imparting any foreign taste as do many saline waters."
Manager Harvey, of the Algonquin Hotel, was in town on Saturday looking after hotel affairs. He is well pleased with the appearance of the hotel this year and with the outlook for summer business. Mr. Harvey returned to Boston by the night train. The hotel will open on the 29th of June.
Mrs. Kate D. Armstrong who so successfully acted as housekeeper at the "Owen," "Campobello, last summer, has accepted the same position for the coming season.
Description of Wheelock's new yacht.
The schooner Keewaydin, from Cheverie for Red Beach, Maine, with rock plaster, was completely dismasted on Saturday off Parker's Cove. He is now being repaired at Parrsboro.
Steamer Viking back on Campobello duty.
Mr. Alexander of the Owen is looking forward to a good summer's traffic. His hotel looks gay, and the grounds are being put in order and everything points to a prosperous season.
Beacon
June 9/1904
Telephone lines for the Algonquin cottages.
The failure of the Saint John Common Council to secure an agreement with the CPR has caused a cessation of all work for the providing of increased terminal facilities at that port. What next is to be done? The city cannot rest upon its oars and permit the trade it should get to drift to foreign ports. And yet what can the city do? It is already heavily involved in debt on account of its harbor and cannot well assume further obligations. Perhaps the city is not prepared to turn its harbor over to the government for the purpose of developing it as a national port, but that seems to be what it is drifting to, and it is about the only measure that will ensure its permanency and success. . . .
Algonquin Hotel in Equity Court
In the equity court, St. John, on Tuesday, Judge Barker delivered judgment in the case of Sir Thomas Shaughnessy vs. Algonquin Hotel Company and Imperial Trust Company. This was an action brought by the plaintiff for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage with a view of perfecting his title to the Algonquin Hotel property, which he acquired about a year ago. The Algonquin Hotel Company in order to raise the money necessary for the construction and equipment of the hotel at St. Andrews issued 375 debentures, each for the sum of $100, which were secured by a mortgage on the real and personal property of the company to the defendant, the Imperial Trust Co. The debentures are all held by Sir Thomas Shaughnessy.
The court ordered that the amount due the plaintiff on the debentures, including interest up to Feb. 1, 1904, be assessed in his favor. The mortgaged property is ordered to be sold in one parcel, with leave to plaintiff to bid. If the plaintiff does not become purchaser the proceeds of the sale are to be distributed as follows:
1.1. Payment of costs; 2. $69,220 to the trustees; 3. Plaintiff's cost to be taxed; 4. Plaintiff to receive sum of $54, 228 and interest. 5. Balance to go to the Hotel Company.
Beacon
June 16, 1904
The people of Saint John are complaining that the CPR is discriminating against them in the matter of passenger rates. The rate from Montreal to St. Andrews is $12, while $21 is quoted for Saint John.
Manager Cram of the B and A has designs on Saint John's lumber trade which comes through Maine. The Belfast Maine Journal says "it is estimated that some 200,000,000 feet of logs are now annually driven down the Saint John River to be sawed into timber at the mills along the river, but principally at Saint John, from which port it is shipped. This business would be transferred to Maine with the building of the project line, (the B and A line to tide water) and the handling, manufacture and shipment of this vast output of the Aroostook forest would mean a good deal to our state."
Beacon
June 23/1904
Tourist season has begun quietly due to poor weather. W. H. Donovan, St. Stephen, plumber, Gas and steam fitter. Also agent for acetylene gas.
Beacon
July 7/1904
Indian Hatchet
A flint hatchet, belonging to the Stone Age, which was found on the St. Croix shore, has been presented to The Beacon by Mr. David Mc Roberts, Bayside. This interesting relic of a bye gone period is about 10 inches long, two inches wide and two inches thick, one side being quite flat while the other is semi-circular. The point has been ground down until it is quite sharp. To enable a handle to be applied a slice almost an inch deep and about three inches long has been taken out of the upper end of the stone. This rude implement, in the hands of a husky Algonquin, could work great havoc.
Mayor Snodgrass is right, —as he generally is. The Town Council ought to do something more to justify its existence than it is doing. The beautifying of the streets by the removal of grass and weeds from the sidewalks is one thing that it should do, but there are other matters of more vital importance that the Council might well direct its attention to. There are wharves to be looked after, sewerage and lighting systems to be devised, oppressive railway rates to be enquired into, and above all, there is the development of our port which the council should not cease in season and out of season to press upon the government and railway authorities. Perhaps little may be accomplished, but the agitation should be maintained.
Salt water for street watering is coming into favour. Boston proposes putting in a saltwater system, if she can raise the money. St. Andrews could easily adopt a saltwater system, if the town wanted it.
Not the least of the improvements in connection with the Algonquin is the cottage system that has been established. As a beginning four elegant cottages have been erected. These cottages, luxuriously furnished, are lighted and watered from the hotel system. To meet all possible demands, another artesian well was sunk this summer, so that here will always be an abundance of the purest of water.
Among Algonquin improvements—four cottages, new well, new billiard tables, and "the erection of a chalet over the Algonquin mineral spring, and the providing of drinking taps for public use. This act of thoughtfulness is duly appreciated."
Mr. Houston resident manager.
Many of the old staff will be found at their former posts: —Messrs. Lightfoot and Bryant at the clerk's desk; Messrs. Colby and McNally, in the chef's quarters; Mr. James Halpin, in the billiard parlor and tonsorial rooms; Mr. F. W Murray in the head waiter's position; Mr. Hubert Stinson, as chief bellman; Mr. Hugh Lewis, as engineer, and Mrs. Banks as housekeeper, Mr. P. McLeod, of Boston, is telegraph operator. The orchestra is composed of Mr. Suck, cello, leader; Miss Winn, violin; Miss Day piano.
Beacon
July 14, 1904
To the Selkirks
Sir William Van Horne has sent ten of the best of his Clydesdale stock from Covenhoven farm to his ranch in the Selkirks. Among them are two four-year-old mares, Annie of Camno and Agnes of Camno, the three-year old stallion Bruce, two young stallions, a fillie and three old mares.
Beacon
July 21/1904
Mr. Johnson is running his golf bus daily.
Mr. R. B. Van Horne's yacht Uvira, Capt. John O'Halloran, is in splendid fettle this season and is doing some fast sailing.
Sir William Van Horne, Mr. R. B. Van Horne, Mr. Nosse, consul general for Japan, Mrs. Nosse and three daughters, and Miss Martin, arrived at Covenhoven last week.
Beacon
July 28/1904
Sad Death
Mrs. Nosse passes away suddenly.
The death of Mrs. Nosse, wife of the consul-general of Japan, who with her husband and three little daughters was a guest at Sir William Van Horne's summer residence, Minister's Island, occurred on Monday afternoon last, after about a week's illness. It was a great shock to her family and friends, as her case showed no alarming symptoms until Monday noon, when she passed away. The deceased had but recently returned from Japan. She was a charming young woman of 35 years of age, the idol of her husband and children. The body was embalmed by Mr. J. R. Sederquest, of St. Stephen. On Monday afternoon, after a short service by Rev. A. T. Bowser, Unitarian, the body was placed in a special car provided by the CPR and taken to Montreal.
Ottawa, July 25—Mrs. Nosse was but six weeks in Canada ere her sudden death from appendicitis. Mr. Nosse is almost prostrated with grief. A cable from the Mikado just received expresses the deep regret of the imperial family over the sudden death of a daughter of one of Japan's noblest lineages.
Tourist traffic light generally—even Bar Harbour. Tourist travel has been very light for this season. The Sydney Post says that in Cape Breton it is "considerably lighter than for many years past." But Canadian resorts are not the only places that are suffering. At Bar Harbor there are very few people. The captain of a large steam yacht which visited St. Andrews last week, said that he had called at Bar Harbor on his way up and there was only one other yacht there. The depreciation in American stocks and the business depression which the United States has been experiencing of the last year are some of the causes which have led up to his condition. No doubt, too, the St. Louis fair has had something to do with it as well as the disturbing conditions which usually accompany the presidential year.
It does not require a very keen perception to see that St. Andrews is not making the advances as a summer resort that it should so. How much of this is the fault of the promoters of the tourist movement here, or how much of it is the fault of our own people it is difficult to state. Probably both are in a measure to blame. We are losing a desirable class of visitors, because sufficient provision has not been made for them and because the price of living has been so greatly enhanced that they cannot afford to pay the rates that are asked. If the CPR is really desirous of advancing the interests of St. Andrews as a summer resort it should endeavour to win back this class by furnishing a summer hotel on a cheaper scale than the Algonquin; by lowering their passenger rates and by revising their freight rates on the necessities of life. The people of the place can easily do the rest, if they choose.
Capt. Nelson's trim little naphtha boat, "Marjorie", formerly Natalie, is again in commission and is furnishing pleasure for her owner's family and friends. She was thoroughly overhauled and painted before being launched.
Beacon
Aug 4/1904
Mrs. Nosse cremated
Montreal Herald—the remains of Mrs. Nosse, wife of the Japanese Consul-General, who succumbed to an attack of appendicitis, while one a visit to Sir William and Lady Van Horne, at their country residence Coven Hoven, St. Andrews by the Sea, arrived in a private car this morning from St. Andrews, and were taken to Mount Royal Cemetery for cremation. The body was accompanied by Consul-General Nosse and his three daughters, Lady Van Horne, Miss Van Horne and Dr. Nichol.
A Letter to the Bell Boys
From the Guests' Point of View—"Old Bachelor" is Sarcastic
My Dear Young Friends
After a week of reflection, I have decided to address you on a subject which naturally has not given you much thought. You are still at the starting place in life, and though each may have dreams of what the future has in store for him, none of you have "arrived"—and so, without help, can have no idea of the suffering and profanity you cause. If you could put yourselves in the places of the nervous, weary, overworked, brain-gagged men and women, who visit summer resorts in hopes of rest and sleep, you would not make life such a burden to them from daylight until, through your utter thoughtlessness, they are obliged to give up hope of a little more rest and forgetfulness. The cheerful whistle may give vent to the joy of your soul. It also serves to awaken a dozen in your vicinity, and they do not whistle. They too often say that which endanger their souls—think of the responsibility. Stringing pitchers on a broom handle may be very amusing to you, but the man who has had no sleep till near morning, fails to see in that light. He would like to see you string something more substantial than a broom handle. Boots are very useful articles in their place but stamping through hotel corridors early in the morning they are not nearly so soothing to a nervous man as felt slippers (which are not expensive). To be sure, when all is said, one house maid with tin dustpan, carefully placed at an angle which will bring it rattling down at every movement; can cause more discomfort than ten bell boys, and little noisy flirtation between man and maid means temporary madness to a sleepy man or woman. I am convinced that the first summer resort conducted on the principle that people who leave their busy lines in the hot city for rest and quietness, must have it, will bring in an enormous fortune to its proprietor. It only means a quiet voiced, felt shod staff, rubber slips about the door casing, to prevent the endless clacking of closing doors, some method of calling up early traveller beside the too noisy knuckles and rubber or wooden dust pans. Voiceless women I suppose we shall never have. Now me dear lads try to grow into enlightened hotel proprietors with improved hotels and in the meantime mend your man ways.
—Old Bachelor
Beacon
Aug 11/1904
Two disreputable looking brooms and a pitcher that might have done duty in an inebriate asylum were dropped at the Beacon door the other night. Now that they have sobered up will the owner please remove them.
With a view to establishing a residential park in the neighbourhood of Katy's Cove, the St. Andrews Land Co. has contracted with Mrs. Osborne Budd to build a road from Mr. Donald McMaster's residence to a point near the cemetery road. The plans contemplated the erection of 30 cottages, also the rebuilding of the Katy's Cove dam.
Leader of Opposition R. L Borden in town. Staying at Algonquin.
Golf game between cottagers and hotel players.
The manager of one of the leading Muskoka hotels writing to Manager Houston, of the
Algonquin, says his house is only half full this season. Even worse reports come from the White Mountain resort. The Algonquin Hotel is making a better showing than any of them.
Lord Strathcona one of the directors of the New Brunswick Railway. Robert Meighen President.
Frank Pixel, author of The Prince of Pilsen, King Dodo, Burgomaster, etc., is now at the Algonquin with his wife. Mr. Pixley is engaged upon a new musical comedy, "The Enchanted Isle," which he proposes finishing here. The music is provided by Victor Herbert. It will be produced in December in New York.
Beacon
August 18/1904
A Story of Sir William Van Horne
When Sir William Van Horne was president of the CPR, the racing of that company's and the Grand Trunk trains into Montreal was a constant source of danger to the public. Agitation grew hot. The city passed a law to prohibit it. Van Horne, called his engineers together one morning, and read aloud the ordinance.
"Now men," he said, "that the law, and you've got to obey it. I shall suspend any engineer who breaks it. That's all I've got to say, except this, heaven help the engineer that lets a Grand Trunk train beat him into this town!"—London Scraps
Sir William Van Horne reports an "all-pervading prosperity" in the west. If the CPR would take hold of St. Andrews and develop it as a port a little of that prosperity that Sir William tells us about might pervade the east. It is not too early to begin.
Mr. C. R. Hosmer, who is enjoying his vacation in St. Andrews, tells the readers of the Montreal Star that he owes his success to the telegrapher's key. He was a little over thirteen when he started in the back office of a country dry goods store at Coteau Landing. He loved his work; he kept everlastingly at it, and promotion followed. He is now one of the wealthiest men in Canada, and one of the pleasantest men that one meets at Canada's summer resort.
Beacon
Aug 25/1904
Land Company Improvement
The St. Andrews Land Company have in contemplation a number of improvements in their grounds. Some of these are completed, others well advanced, while others are yet to begin. One of the completed works is in connection with the Algonquin spring. A neat pavilion with the sides open all around has been erected about the well. Within the pavilion seats have been provided. The water of the spring bubbles up from the stone and cement curbing two feet above the floor. The floor of the enclosure around the well has been cemented. A drinking cup has been provided for those who wish to partake of the sparkling waters of the spring. A pipe has been carried from the spring to the road, so that those who wish to obtain water in buckets or in other vessels without visiting the well itself may do so.
One of the works that is well advanced is the new road system for the proposed residential park overlooking Katy's Cove. A stretch of road 30 feet wide has been constructed from the head of King Street, alongside Mr. Donald MacMaster's residence, to the cemetery road, emerging at the corner on the first hill. It is proposed to continue this road system across country to the Bar Road. This extension will be made at once.
A large extension of the Algonquin Hotel is talked of.
De Monts had no trouble in getting into St. Andrews bay in 1604, when there were neither pilots nor lighthouse, —yet a visitor to Saint John says it is "inaccessible now."
$6000 recently granted by federal government to dredge St. Andrews harbour. No Canadian dredge available, so Armstrong will look for one in Portland.
Beacon
Aug 25/1904
Algonquin Board of Directors
William Downie, H. H. McLean, C. R. Foster, J. N. Sutherland, George Hodge, F. B. Edgecombe, F. H. Grimmer.
Beacon
Sept 1/1904
The Algonquin Hotel will close on Monday next, after a fairly successful season. Resident Manager Houston has given general satisfaction, and, should he return another season, will be warmly welcomed.
Lots of yachting news this summer.
Auto Accident
Three Montreal Ladies in Peril—Two Injured
A trail of frightened horses, broken wagons and angry drivers usually follow the automobile when it starts out on roads that are unfrequented by such machines.
It was so in the case of Mr. R. Downing, Paterson, of Saint John; although he was on his bridal tour and everything should have been lovely. Mr. Paterson, his bride and auto were on their way to New York from St. Andrews on Thursday afternoon last for shelter for the night. As they approached the town on the Saint John road, a carriage containing Mrs. Hosmer, Mrs. Heney and Mrs. Brimacombe, of Montreal, was moving in the same direction from the shore road. Neither saw the other until the auto suddenly shot out from behind Mr. Daniel Hanson's residence. The sudden appearance of the swift-going machine and caused Mrs. Hosmer's horse to swerve, when the carriage was upset and all three ladies were thrown out. Driver John Russell succeeded in preventing the horse from running away, otherwise a more serious accident might have happened. Mrs. Hosmer sprained her ankle and received a severe shaking up. Mrs. Heney suffered a wrench to her neck, while the other lady escaped without much injury. The wagon was considerably damaged.
The auto continued on its way to the Algonquin, where Mr. and Mrs. Paterson spent the night. On their outward run the next morning they alarmed Grimmer and Keay's delivery horse and another upset was the result. Some of the top hamper of the wagon was carried away and the goods scattered about. Returns from the out parishes have not yet been received.
A Beautiful Home
One of the most beautiful residences in St. Andrews is that of Mr. Francis P. McColl, president of the Sea Coast Packing Company. Some months ago he purchased from Dr. Parker, the brick house opposite All Saints' church. Since then he has improved and beautified the house and grounds until they are as pretty as a picture. Mr. Edward Maxwell, architect, of Montreal, to whom was entrusted the improvements on the property, has followed the colonial idea, and has left nothing to be desired. His plans have been carried out under the inspection of Mr. Ferguson and his office staff, so that nothing has been left undone that should be done. The interior of the house is comfortable, and the appointments will be elegant. Mr. Wright McLaren was foreman of the carpenters. He has done his work well. The plumbing, heating and lighting arrangements are particularly complete. These include a hot water furnace, a hot air pump, and acetylene gas plant. There are three bathrooms in this house. The plumbing contract was awarded to Mr. Goodwill Douglass, of St. Andrews, who has faithfully performed his work. The painting and paper-hanging have been done by Mr. Ernest Graham, of St. Andrews. Not the least attractive feature of the premises are the beautiful grounds, which were laid out by Mr. James McDaid, the skillful landscape architect.
Beacon
Sept 8/1904
Town Council spends some time "discussing the matters of sewers and electric lights."
Deed
Sept 17, 1904
Book 81, pp, 194ff
Sir William Van Horne and wife to Adaline Van Horne
1 dollar
That parcel of land conveyed by Edwin Andrews to Van Horne on May 23, 1891 [the original Covenhoven lot]
Beacon
Sept 22/1904
E. L. Andrews sent a fine-looking shorthorn bull to the Saint John exhibition.
Eastern Steamships Co. International Division advertising "Autumn Excursions" from mid-Sept to mid-Oct: St. Andrews to Boston and return for $6.25, St. Andrews to Portland and return for $5.75.
Sounds like the dump at Indian Point was called Holt's dump.
Sir Albert Henry George Grey, 4th Earl Grey
Governor General: 1904 - 1911 Appointed: September 26, 1904 Sworn In: December 10, 1904, Halifax, Nova Scotia Born: November 28, 1851, St. James's Palace, London, England Died: August 29, 1917
Beacon
Oct 6/1904
The CPR has been asked for an improved train service for St. Andrews. It ought to be granted.
Owen closes after fairly successful season.
Quoddy Hotel at Eastport totally destroyed by fire.
Beacon
Oct 13/1904
Alexander Gibson, Jr. has been nominated as the Liberal standard bearer in York.
To satisfy the decree of the equity court the Algonquin Hotel was placed under the hammer at St. Andrews on Thursday last, Mr. W. R. Morris being the auctioneer. It was purchased by F. H. Grimmer, for Sir Thomas Shaughnessy, the price being $4000. M. N. Cockburn bid $3000 for the Imperial Trust Company.
Grand Trunk Pacific much in news this year.
Beacon
Oct 20, 1904
Plunged to His Death at Johnson's Cove Bridge
Herbert Ross Drives into the Abyss and Death Follows. One Horse Killed—Wagon Destroyed
A painful tragedy occurred at the Johnson Cove bridge, Bayside, on Wednesday night last. Several weeks ago this bridge was carried away by a "freshet," leaving a yawning chasm twenty-five feet wide and from twenty to thirty feet in depth. A fence was built across the roadway on either side and travel was directed through the fields and over the gulley to the east of the bridge.
On Wednesday night, about 9 o'clock, Herbert Ross, with a double team from W. F. Kennedy and Co.'s stable, was driving home from St. Stephen, when he drove through the flimsy fence in the darkness and plunged into the frightful abyss. The team turned a complete summersault. One horse had his neck broken and died instantly, the other received several injuries, and the carriage was hopelessly wrecked. The driver sustained terrible injuries to his face, his jaw being broken and his chin and nose split. A portion of his jaw with three teeth in it was found in the carriage. His body was badly bruised as well. In this terrible plight he lay until about 12:30 o'clock, when Hiram Greenlaw and his son returning from fishing heard a noise in the gulley and discovered the wrecked team. Ross was taken to Greenlaw's house and Dr. Wade summoned. The Dr. did what he could for him and the next day he was taken to the Chipman hospital. St. Stephen. He seemed to be doing well until early Sunday morning, when he collapsed and about 5 o'clock died. His sister, Miss Mary Ross, was at his bedside when he died. His brother, Townsend, and niece, Miss Fannie Ross, drove to St. Stephen early Sunday morning, only to find the injured man dead on arrival.
Mr. James Cummings, who was driving from St. Stephen Wednesday night, must have passed the bridge within five minutes after the accident occurred. After safely crossing the gully he stopped on the southern side of the bridge to light his cigar. He did not hear the slightest sound coming from the bridge opening. The presumption is that Ross was unconscious for some time after the plunge was made.
The body was brought to St. Andrews on Sunday afternoon by undertaker Rigby. It was taken to the late home of the deceased, where many friends gathered to sympathize with the family of the deceased. The deceased was 44 years of age and was the youngest son of the late Robert Ross. He was of genial temperament and had many friends among the young people of the place.
Beacon
Nov 3, 1904
The CPR will likely accept the $50,000 from the Saint John common council and the latter will resume control of the Sand Point wharves. The railway company anticipate a season of great activity.
Beacon
Nov 10, 1904
Laurier wins again. New Brunswick votes in 7 liberals to 6 conservatives. St. Andrews goes conservative again. R. E. Armstrong again defeated by Ganong in Charlotte.
Deed
Nov 12, 1904
Book 81, pp. 196ff
One dollar
250 acres
Sir William and Lady Van Horne to Adaline Van Horne
That parcel of land conveyed by Henry Pultz-Timmerman to Sir William in 1896
Beacon
Nov 17/1904
A representative of the Beacon had the pleasure of calling upon Sir Wilfred Laurier on Saturday. This liberal leader accepts his great victory with characteristic grace and dignity. To an enquiry as to the state of his health Sir Wilfred stated that he was enjoying good health but was feeling a little fatigued after his campaign. He appeared bright and cheerful and capable of another five years of successful leadership. Sir Wilfred enquired closely as to the conditions prevailing in some of the maritime province constituencies. He expressed regret that Charlotte had not been redeemed in this contest. "Cheer up," said Sir Wilfred, in parting, "there will be other elections and Charlotte may yet come in line."
Beacon
Dec 15/1904
A very pretty club house is being built at the foot of Chamcook Lake by a number of young men belonging to the town. It has a main floor of 18 x 25 feet with an ell for a kitchen 10 x 12. There is a commodious room upstairs for sleeping quarters. The main building is almost complete. It is the intention of the club members to lay a plank roadway across the foot of the dam, to connect with the present lake road.
Beacon
Dec 29/1904
Algonquin to be under management of Mr. H. H. Huston, again, resident mgr. To be operated next summer by CPR.